Medina

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Medina, OH

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Savor small-town charm on the cusp of major cities

Suburban Family-Friendly Historic Convenient Peaceful Affordable Charming Quaint Commuter

Located less than an hour’s drive from Cleveland and Akron, Medina offers residents a charming, tranquil respite from bustling city life. Affectionately dubbed “America’s Hometown,” Medina showcases historic pride in its Public Square, where Victorian-era buildings host quaint shops and popular restaurants in addition to an array of events like summer concerts, festivals, and art shows.

Medina is known for signature events such as Ladies Night Out, Medina International Fest, Candlelight Walk, Medina Ice Festival, Main Street Awards, and Medina County Pizza Palooza. Opportunities for outdoor recreation are plentiful in Medina, with 800 acres of parkland in town as well as a variety of sports programs. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is also just minutes away from Medina.

Families enjoy Medina’s top-ranked school system and the many options for family fun at High Voltage Indoor Karting, Alien Vacation Mini Golf at Castle Noel, and the Medina Toy and Train Museum. Getting around from Medina is easy with convenience to I-71.

Rent Trends

As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Medina, OH is $1,005 for one bedroom, $1,480 for two bedrooms, and $1,505 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Medina has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,005/month
695 Sq Ft
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Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

35

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Buckeye Primary School

Public

Grades K-3

629 Students

Granger Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

513 Students

Eliza Northrop Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

558 Students

Buckeye Intermediate School

Public

Grades PK & 4-6

555 Students

H G Blake Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

424 Students

A. I. Root Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

678 Students

Highland Middle School

Public

Grades 6-9 & 11

769 Students

Claggett Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

713 Students

Buckeye Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

344 Students

Evolve Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

16 Students

Medina High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,998 Students

Highland High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,028 Students

Highland Middle School

Public

Grades 6-9 & 11

769 Students

Buckeye High School

Public

Grades 9-12

712 Students

Evolve Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

16 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Medina
  • Medina County Park District
  • Schleman Nature Preserve
  • Chippewa Inlet Trail
  • Buckeye Woods Park

Airports

  • Cleveland-Hopkins International
  • Akron-Canton Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.